The Task Force for the Acceleration of Post-Disaster Rehabilitation\nand Reconstruction (Satgas PRR) in Sumatra has assessed that\ninter-regional financial assistance from local governments in North\nSumatra and West Sumatra to disaster-affected areas in Aceh represents a\ntangible form of regional solidarity. The scheme is deemed worthy of\nstrengthening and being used as an example in future disaster\nmanagement.<\/p>\n
As of 22 June 2026, the Satgas PRR noted that most of the\ninter-regional financial assistance has been realised. From North\nSumatra, aid has been distributed by the Provincial Government of North\nSumatra and seven district and city governments to several affected\nareas in Aceh, such as Central Aceh, Aceh Tamiang, Bener Meriah, North\nAceh, Pidie Jaya, East Aceh, Bireuen, and Gayo Lues.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, support from 15 district and city governments in West\nSumatra has also shown positive progress. To date, most of the aid has\nbeen allocated and entered the recipient regions\u2019 local treasury\naccounts. Only a few regions are still completing the administrative\ndisbursement process.<\/p>\n
Chairman of the Sumatra Post-Disaster Satgas PRR, Muhammad Tito\nKarnavian, expressed his appreciation for this progress. According to\nhim, inter-regional assistance not only provides fiscal support for\naffected areas but also demonstrates the spirit of mutual cooperation\nbetween regions in facing disasters.<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you. The progress is good. It would be best if the heads of\nrecipient regions visit the heads of donor regions, express their\ngratitude, and publicise it in the media to show inter-regional\nsolidarity in helping disaster areas. This could be a model for the\nfuture. Disasters can happen in any region,\u201d Tito said in a statement on\nThursday (25\/6\/2026).<\/p>\n
Previously, the central government allocated an additional Regional\nTransfer of Rp10.6 trillion to local governments in Aceh, North Sumatra,\nand West Sumatra to support rehabilitation, reconstruction, and disaster\nrisk reduction.<\/p>\n
The government is also encouraging the inter-regional grant scheme\nfor areas with high recovery needs, particularly in Aceh.<\/p>\n
From North Sumatra, the total aid commitment reached approximately\nRp260 billion, originating from the Provincial Government of North\nSumatra, Medan City, Deli Serdang Regency, Simalungun Regency, Asahan\nRegency, Serdang Bedagai Regency, Pematangsiantar City, and Labuhanbatu\nRegency. Most of these funds have already entered the recipient local\ngovernments\u2019 accounts.<\/p>\n
In West Sumatra, support is also progressing. Provincial and\nrecipient district\/city governments are being encouraged to accelerate\nthe completion of ongoing administrative stages. The central government\nhas also provided facilities through a policy allowing the distribution\nof financial assistance without requiring approval from the Regional\nPeople\u2019s Representative Council (DPRD).<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Bireuen Regent Mukhlis, along with officials from the\nBireuen Regency Government, visited Asahan Regency directly to thank\nthem for the financial assistance provided to their region.<\/p>\n
This step was assessed by the Satgas PRR as a positive example that\ncan strengthen inter-regional relations while reinforcing the spirit of\nmutual cooperation in post-disaster recovery.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/task-force-appreciates-inter-regional-grants-for-post-disaster-recovery-in-aceh-1782395646", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }